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Alternatives to Acmer S1 3.5W

10 diode laser engravers at a similar price that compete with the S1 3.5W — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Acmer S1 3.5W
Acmer · 2023
S1 3.5W
3.5 W130 × 130 mm167 mm/s
approx. price≈ US$130
4.3

Alternatives to the S1 3.5W

Genmitsu Kiosk 5W
2
Genmitsu · 2024Kiosk 5W
4.4
Same price ≈ US$135
  • Laser output power 5 W vs 3.5 W
  • Air assist
  • Max engraving / travel speed 200 mm/s vs 167 mm/s
  • Work area (surface) 100 cm² vs 169 cm²
  • Weight 2.8 kg vs 1.5 kg
Sculpfun iCube 3W
4
Sculpfun · 2023iCube 3W
5.3
24% pricier ≈ US$160
  • Laser spot size 0.02 mm vs 0.04 mm
  • Enclosed (fully covered)
  • Laser output power 3 W vs 3.5 W
  • Work area (surface) 156 cm² vs 169 cm²
Sculpfun iCube Pro 5W
5
Sculpfun · 2023iCube Pro 5W
4.9
32% pricier ≈ US$170
  • Enclosed (fully covered)
  • Laser output power 5 W vs 3.5 W
  • Laser spot size 0.06 mm vs 0.04 mm
  • Work area (surface) 156 cm² vs 169 cm²
Acmer S2 4W
7
Acmer · 2025S2 4W
4.9
8% pricier ≈ US$140
  • Work area (surface) 900 cm² vs 169 cm²
  • Air assist
  • Laser output power 4 W vs 3.5 W
  • Laser spot size 0.06 mm vs 0.04 mm
Genmitsu Kortek 5W
8
Genmitsu · 2025Kortek 5W
4.4
5% cheaper ≈ US$125
  • Work area (surface) 300 cm² vs 169 cm²
  • Enclosed (fully covered)
  • Laser output power 5 W vs 3.5 W
  • Max engraving / travel speed 117 mm/s vs 167 mm/s
Sculpfun C1 Mini 3W
9
Sculpfun · 2025C1 Mini 3W
4.8
23% cheaper ≈ US$100
  • Work area (surface) 195 cm² vs 169 cm²
  • Weight 1.1 kg vs 1.5 kg
  • Work area width (X) 150 mm vs 130 mm
  • Laser output power 3 W vs 3.5 W
Longer Ray5 miniS 3.5W
10
Longer · 2024Ray5 miniS 3.5W
4.1
40% pricier ≈ US$180
  • Enclosed (fully covered)
  • Work area (surface) 182 cm² vs 169 cm²
  • Work area depth (Y) 140 mm vs 130 mm
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